Running freeon the trails

Running and trail

Close your eyes. Can you feel the white rock of the Causses under your feet, the warm breeze sweeping across the plateaux? A few kilometres further on, the air becomes cooler: you plunge into a deep valley, in the heart of a forest where moss covers the trees and the water of the river laps at the foot of the cliffs. That’s what running in Grand-Figeac is all about: a succession of contrasts that awaken the senses with every stride!

Forging relief

the mind

Here, you’ll find a playground as playful as it is demanding. The Causses du Quercy and their stony, sometimes technical paths will have you running across vast plateaux lined with low dry-stone walls, caselles and dolmens. The Lot and Célé valleys are full of beautiful climbs and rapid descents, with breathtaking views to catch your eye. The Limargue plunges you into a verdant world of rolling hills and oak forests. The Ségala, on the other hand, has a mountainous feel to it, transporting you into a wilder atmosphere of lakes, streams and forests of chestnut, beech and fir. The diversity of the trails promises endless possibilities, whether you’re a beginner or an experttrail runner!

New for 2026

A trail to explore in Greater Figeac

From summer 2026, lace up your boots: Grand Figeac is opening its new Espace Trail.

With 20 signposted trails, including several that are handicapped-accessible, this new playground is aimed at beginners and experienced trail runners alike.

From the causses to the valleys, from the forests to the picturesque villages, each route invites you to run in the heart of our varied landscapes, between nature, heritage and wide open spaces.

Whether you come for a discovery outing, a training session, a sporting weekend or an outdoor holiday, theEspace Trail du Grand Figeac will offer you new ways to explore the region.

Scheduled to open in early summer 2026. The dedicated website will be available soon.

Courses to match

your objectives

Throughout the year, numerous races take place in the Grand-Figeac area, with challenges to suit all ambitions.

short loops to learn to master the technical terrain.

Intermediate courses to test your endurance in the heart of the valleys.

long breaks to push yourself to the limit and immerse yourself in the raw nature of the area.

20Jun

Le trail perché de Calvignac

5Sep

Trail de Cajarc, les crêtes

The alliance of sport

and escape

Running in Grand-Figeac is more than just training: it’s an immersive adventure. Along the way, you’ll come across roe deer skulking at the edge of the woods, wild orchids hiding in the grass, and a medieval village clinging to the cliffs, as if frozen in time. And when you look up, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramas of meandering rivers.